Validation
Validation is the process by which new courses are fully approved by the University. This process enables the University to have confidence that for each course:
• academic standards have been secured;
• content and learning outcomes align with the national Framework for Higher Education
Qualifications (FHEQ), relevant Subject Benchmark Statements and PSRB requirements as
appropriate;
• an excellent student experience will be delivered.
Once given approval by Portfolio Approval Committee (PAC), courses will progress to validation. This involves a detailed scrutiny of the curriculum by a panel of independent internal and external members. More details can be found in the Validation Handbook 2023-24 [DOCX 46.12KB].
A Curriculum Manager will liaise with the course development lead to organise the validation event. Timescales for the validation process following PAC approval are outlined in Validation process timescales [DOCX 15.38KB].
The following documentation should be prepared for the validation event:
- Validation Overview Document 2023-24 [DOCX 51.00KB]. Please refer to the Guidance for completing the Validation Overview form 2023-24 [DOCX 39.66KB].
- Validation Course Resources Form 2023-24 [DOCX 19.05KB]. Please refer to the Guidance for completing the Course Resources Form 2023-24 [DOCX 23.16KB].
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A New Module Proposal must be completed for each new module in the course.
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Details of any existing modules to be part of the course. The Curriculum and Assessment Officer can provide this.
- Draft Course Handbook